An inquest has been opened on Teesside into the death of a hospital secretary.

Beverley Smith, 20, of Enderby Gardens, Hemlington, was struck by a car on Cass House Road at about 11am last Tuesday.

She died later at the James Cook University Hospital, where she worked. Evidence of identification was given at the hearing in Middlesbrough by her mother, Norma Lawrence, 43, also of Enderby Gardens. The hearing was adjourned.

* Shaun Michael Harvey, 34, of no fixed address is due to appear at Teesside Crown Court on Thursday in connection with the incident. He faces a total of seven charges including causing death by dangerous driving.